Professional Involvement Activities
PURPOSE: The purpose of this requirement is to immerse the Health and PE major in a variety of self-selected
professional activities. Every professional in any career has an opportunity and obligation to contribute to the growth,
development, and maintenance of the profession in a number of different ways. Most professionals support their local,
state and national organizations through memberships in these organizations. Still others participate regularly in the
activities sponsored by these organizations. To be a professional is to accept these responsibilities. In return, the Health
and PE major receives the benefit of the collective wisdom of practicing professionals whose major goal is to further the
profession and enhance its contributions to society in general.
Since one of the objectives of this program of study is to further an understanding of our profession, the Health and PE
major must meet the professional involvement requirement by participating in a number of professional activities. There
are, however, stipulations and guidelines for how you can meet this requirement. Below is a list of professional activities
for which the Health and PE major can earn professional involvement points toward a required number of 50 by the
internship II semester. The Health and PE major is encouraged to take this opportunity to get involved early in the
program of study and not put this requirement off until the last semester (note: it will be very hard to do during the
internship I semester).
The Health and PE major can earn up to 50 professional involvement points by participating in activities from all of the
major categories below. All points must be earned by the end of the internship I semester (the second to last semester of
the program of study). It is anticipated that much more than 50 points will be earned.
These are the kinds of activities that enhance a resume and help the health and physical education
graduate get a job.
VERIFICATION: To receive credit for any of the below listed activities, a completed verification form with the
appropriate signatures and supporting evidence (if necessary) is required. These forms should be filed with your
advisor as soon as the activity is completed.
I. MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS : Points can be earned for joining any of the
organizations below as well as other professional organizations for which there is an annual membership fee.
Organization Memberships & Certifications (15 points max)
Points
WCU Physical Education Majors Club (PEMC)
2 per yr
Member of another Professional Education Major’s club
1 per yr
North Carolina American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
(NCAAHPERD) and/or American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and
Dance (AAHPERD)
5 per yr
Certifications (2 points each)
- First Aid (required) (recommended immediately prior to internship)
- CPR (required)
- ACSM
- Fitness or Aerobics Instructor/Personal Trainer
- Sports Official (member of an association)
- Coaching Certificate
- Wilderness/Adventure Leadership Certification
- Other (see adviser)
*To receive credit for these organizations, submit a photocopy of your membership or certification card.
6 max
II. PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS : There are several opportunities to
participate in professional activities local and statewide during the semester.
Level of Participation (15 points max)
Points
Become an elected and active WCU PE Majors Club Officer.
8 per yr
Active member of WCU Physical Education Majors Club
2 per yr
Attend the NCAAHPERD State Convention.
Attend the Mountain Region PEA Workshop (PEA - NCAAHPERD).
3 pts - one day
4 pts – more than one day
Oral Presentation at a Professional Convention
3 pts
Poster Presentation at a Professional Convention
Attend the AAHPERD National Convention or SDAHPERD Convention
1 pt
4 pts – one day
5pts – more than one day
Active number of Prof Ed Majors Club
1 per yr.
III. SELECTED SERVICE ACTIVITIES: Points can be earned for a variety of volunteer service activities.
Activity (15 points max)
Volunteer to assist a public school teacher beyond required field- experiences. 1 point/hour
Points
5 max per yr
Volunteer to assist with a “Field Day” at a public school. 1 point/hour
3 max per event
Volunteer for PE Majors Club service activities. 1 point/hour
5 max per event
Volunteer for Special Olympics. 1 point/hour
- Service as an event coordinator. 2 points/hour
5 max per event
8 max per event
Volunteer to participate as a subject or assist in a research study.
1 point/hour
8 max per study
Volunteer to Assist with a road race/track meet/ cross country meet. 1 point/hour
5 max per event
IV. FULL-SEMESTER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: Points can be earned through involvement in
activities which go on during any part of a given school year.
Activity (15 points max)
Participate on an intramural team as player or coach.
- May earn points for up to 5 different sports. 1 point for non-major
teams/2 points for the PEMC team.
Participate on an intercollegiate team that practices and plays during the semester..
Participate on sports club team.
Points
5-10 max per yr
10 max per yr
6 per yr
Participate on a city recreation team(s). 2 points/team
4 max per yr
Participate in a race (non intercollegiate). 2 points/race
10 max per yr
Teach or work on a regular basis throughout the semester in any of the following:
(1 point/hour)
- Aerobics/fitness center or club
- Youth Sports program: coach or official
- Intramurals program: supervisor, official or scorekeeper
- Lifeguard
- After school program
- Academic tutor
- Other (see advisor)
8 max pts per activity per yr